Welcome the Guild’s new slate of officers: President-Elect Liz Difiore, Treasurer Yanique DaCosta, and Secretary Beverley Delay....
Creative professionals are being asked to complete work on assignments, usually without payment, as a condition of being interviewed for a potential job....
The Type Directors Club annual conference explored diversity in typography and design, showcasing underrepresented communities and designers. ...
The Copyright Office has extended its COVID-related adjustments to the copyright registration process until September 8, 2021....
Fraudsters are setting up realistic “job interviews” and using tactics to con graphic artists into relinquishing funds or share their personal ID....
This month, the USPS will be unveiling the ”Raven Stamp” featuring artwork created by Tlingit and Athabascan artist Rick Lanáat’ Worl....
MoMA is claiming extensive nonexclusive rights to any photo posted to social media with their #MoMAPhotoClub hashtag....
In his presentation on AAPI Diversity in the Guild, Kevin Baculi shared insights as a first-generation Asian American of Filipino descent. ...
The Guild joined other creators’ organizations in providing the Copyright Office feedback on proposed procedures for the copyright small claims board....
Contests soliciting work from designers and illustrators in support of social causes can cross into a troubling practice which devalues their work....
one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever encountered is this book. It’s the only textbook I make my undergrads buy. It’s not only about pricing (the first thing anyone looks at, I’m sure). It’s about ETHICAL guidelines—the standards for how we should be treated as professionals and for how we should conduct business. ...
With a new chapter on maximizing income through multiple streams and interviews with successful artists, the 16th edition hits the stores....
Children’s book illustrator Liz DiFiore landed her first three book projects and shares her insights....
The American Rescue Plan provides measures for the federal and state exchanges to pass on health insurance savings to consumers....
The court ruled 6-2 that Google’s copying of Oracle’s code falls under fair use, a decision that could result in a broadening of the doctrine....
Buyers of NFTs need to be certain of what they are purchasing. Similar to buying a physical work of art – a painting or a sculpture – the buyer does not automatically receive the copyrights to the work....
The deadline for applications for PPP loans has been extended to May 31st, 2021. One member's experience applying for a loan....
ICoD’s Position on unpaid work helps designers navigate when to consider and reject a request for unpaid or uncompensated work....
We’re getting closer to the implementation of a copyright small claims board! The Copyright Office has published resources on the CASE Act and the creation of the copyright claims board (CCB)....
The publisher is charging freelancers a 2.2% fee for submitting their invoices....
LIG will cover what changes the Biden administration bodes for health insurance, and what that means for our members....
Art buyers can find a illustrators exhibiting a range of styles and black illustrators can find a supportive community....
Businesses that received a smaller share of PPP funding last year will have easier access to loans thanks to February 22, 2021 changes....
Our South Region Associate Rep and the founder of African American Graphic Designers was spotlighted in his local publication....
Federal and state health insurance exchanges have reopened for enrollment, or have extended special COVID-19 coverage....
Designer and illustrator Denise Coke has been exploring the possibilities of augmented reality in creating experiences around her artwork....
During January and into the first week of February, the design studio, Polymode, has facilitated a BIPOC design history course. ...
Shir Warr stands out among designer profiles: not only is an excellent designer, she is also a body builder and a trainer. ...
AD+D Culture’s online platform and article hub addresses the lack of diversity in advertising....
A new type of scam targets users of images uploaded to Wikimedia Commons and available for use through a Creative Commons license....
To assist illustrators and designers in embedding their metadata, Carl Siebert posted a Google licensable badge resource page. ...
The $900 billion stimulus package includes additional funding for PPP loans and Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation....
Now that the CASE Act is signed into law, the Copyright Office has 12-18 months to establish a copyright small claims tribunal, and we’ll be weighing in....
The Graphic Artists Guild conducted our annual in-person National Board meeting in early December 2020 — virtually, of course!...
The Graphic Artists Guild applauds the passage of The CASE Act, The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. ...
I think of S 1273 as the “just in case” act — just in case my artwork gets stolen, I'll have a small copyright claims tribunal to go to....
An association with a mission to support local small businesses had no issue with taking advantage of her small business....
During a pandemic, it's important to have health insurance, and deadlines for open enrollment expire within the next 2-5 weeks....
No one will fight for us, so we must stand up for ourselves. Take 5 minutes today to stand up for your right to be paid for your work....
A client used a logo design he had rejected — and didn’t pay for — and then said “you should take me to court.”...
We have until the end of this year to get S 1273, the CASE Act, passed by the Senate – and finally get justice for individual creators!...
Adobe's initiative will give graphic artists an additional means of establishing the provenance and ownership of their works....
The Guild with nine other organizations that make up the Book Industry Health Insurance Partnership (BIHIP) in offering a choice of health insurance options in partnership with LIG Solutions....
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo rethought their annual event as a virtual conference that kept the comics creator as the focus....
Guest writer Crisy Meschieri shares her top tips and best practices for making the most out of virtual networking events....
ICoD’s Code was constructed to provide guidance to design associations intending to craft their own codes, and to educational institutions developing curricula....
Nominate your favorite article on design, illustration, or industry news for Graphic Arts Today's MVP Award by October 13th....
The Graphic Artists Guild welcomes the appointment of Shira Perlmutter as Register of Copyrights....
AB2257 clarifies provisions of of the earlier labor law and provides exemptions for freelancers such as illustrators....
Google has launched their Licensable Images badge, which permits visual artists to indicate in search results which images are licensable and link to the license page....
Jesús Cedeño has published a comprehensive blockchain technology resource guide – a technology which is being implemented to manage creative works rights....
Copyright Alliance’s comments on sovereign immunity shed light on how pervasive copyright infringement by states and state agencies is....
Guild member health insurance options through the BIHIP could result in significant savings for Guild members....
Meetings between Senatorial staff and Guild members highlighted how important it is for Congress to hear from their constituents to get The CASE Act passed....
The Book Industry Health Insurance Partnership (BIHIP) launched to provide members from the eleven associations with a choice of health insurance options....
The redesign of the Huntsville, AL transit branding was a high profile and meaningful project or this multi-talented designer. ...
Guild Board member, Yanique DaCosta, presented on pricing and ethical considerations for graphic designers....
“Meditations on Equality,” was written to spur designers and design associations to consider their responsibility in addressing issues of social inequality....
After a photographer was blocked from bringing an infringement lawsuit, three significant developments have bolstered visual artists’ rights on Instagram....
Two bills which will make it much easier to apply for PPP loans, and EIDL) has been reopened for small businesses, sole proprietors, and freelancers....
July is our make-or-break month to get The CASE Act passed – please contact your Senators and ask them to co-sponor S. 1273!...
The Graphic Artists Guild mourns the passing of Milton Glaser, a lifelong advocate – for graphic designers, for his beloved New York City, and for the environment....
While the Internet Archive shut down it’s National Emergency Library, it continues to violate copyrights to the detriment of visual artists and authors....
The Guild with nine other organizations that make up the Book Industry Health Insurance Partnership (BIHIP) in offering a choice of health insurance options in partnership with LIG Solutions....
As long as Black visual creators don’t have the same opportunities and security as other Americans, the Guild will fail in its mission....
Two of our Guild members successfully received PPP loans, and share their experience to encourage illustrators and designers to apply....
As creators are facing dire financial circumstances caused by the COVID crisis, the time has come to pass The CASE Act. ...
Web developer Haydn Adams used his COVID-19 downtime to rebuild his B2B portfolio website, Nautilius Design, in the static site generator Gatsby....
Every day at 7 a.m. EDT, Behance is live-streaming well known illustrators, designers, and artists as they work on projects and answer viewers’ questions. If the live-stream is too early for you, you can also watch archived presentations. ...
Malwarebytes discovered a novel scam whereby cyber criminals cloned an icon ecommerce site to steal shoppers’ credit card information....
The Letterform Archive has published images culled from their collection which you can use as a background image on your next virtual meeting. ...
We’re honoring the professionals whose work has helped families with children weather sheltering-at-home: children’s illustrators!...
Theresa Whitehill believes businesses that are able to maintain some kind of momentum that will help the economy recover when the time comes....
A court opinion has made it clear that users can sidestep licensing images by using Instagram's embedding API, so associations have proposed a solution....
The Guild has sent a letter to Congress asking for greater economic support for freelancers, sole proprietors, and micro-businesses of under 10 employees....
To advocate on behalf of graphic and visual artists, we’ve created a quick survey to get feedback on how you're impacted by the COVID-19 crisis....
The Supreme Court ruled Congress didn’t have the authority to take away the states’ sovereign immunity from copyright infringement via the Copyright Remedy Clarification Act....
Work from home has become an essential part of the cost of doing business. For your benefit, here is the quick and dirty for surmounting this new normal....
The CARES Act, passed to address the financial duress caused by the COVID-19 crisis, includes programs designed to assist small businesses and freelancers....
For World Design Day 2020, themed “Design is Professional”, we explored what it is to be a professional, and what role ethics play in design....
To help our community stay informed on COVID-related news and weather a work slowdown, the Guild has launched two resource pages....
The Graphic Artists Guild submitted comments to a Notice of Inquiry from the Copyright Office on online publication....
Working from home with children is like speeding through a circus while carrying a stack of your grandmother’s prized china....
For Women’s History Month, we interviewed a few women Graphic Artist Guild members about their work and the women role models who inspired them. ...
The Design CAN asks designers and stakeholders to confront their prejudices and eliminate discrimination– racial, gender, and disability....
The Copyright Office has announced that the fees for copyright registration applications most used by graphic artists will be going up on March 20....
The Graphic Artists Guild has joined nine other creators’ rights organizations on an amicus brief submitted in Google LLC vs Oracle America, Inc....
February being Black History Month, we think its a good time to talk about diversity in the world of graphic arts. ...
California’s AB5 attempts to address labor issues for gig-economy workers, but has resulted in companies being reluctant to hire independent contractors....
Learn how to identify third-party and job opportunity scams....
A Ninth Circuit court decision awarded attorney’s fees to an infringer who prevailed on a technical defense....
Events, meetings, webinars, live chats: advocating for the CASE Act wasn't the only thing we did in 2020!...
In 2020, a trove of works from 1924 have entered public domain...
Maria Strong will head the Copyright Office while a replacement for Karen Temple is sought....
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon put a hold on the bill in November, and talks to resolve his concerns have stalled....
ico-D has published greatly revised best practice papers on organizing a design competition and on serving as a juror for a design award....
With cutting edge tools such as StudioLink, Affinity Publisher is an affordable competitor to Adobe InDesign....
The Guild National Board met in October for the first in-person annual meeting in which ExComm At Large Directors were elected by the regional reps....
This October, under our new Constitution, for the first time our regional reps elected the ExComm At Large Directors....
After our first election under our new Guild Constitution, we're excited to announce the election of our Regional Reps!...